KEF M500 vs. JBL Quantum 910X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL Quantum 910X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. JBL Quantum 910X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth / Wi-Fi - wireless
Weight 208 g 420 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 910X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSOUND Signature, QuantumSPATIAL 360
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 910X offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 113 dB JBL Quantum 910X have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 910X have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 910X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute, microphone volume
CABLE KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-A to USB-C adapter
USB charge cable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Battery Type - Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life - 37 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 42 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 34 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 35 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Modulation Type - GFSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB-C (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 910X
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Wind shield, USB dongle, USB charging cable, calibration microphone, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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